MAYBE I SHOULD LEAVE THE CITY

Every time I tried to speak I felt a hand

Around my neck

Like it was choking me

Every time I tried to reach out I felt

Nothing but the wind

Through my tears

And all the trouble I caused myself

Just to try and convince

Everyone around me

That I belong

But no, I don't belong

Maybe I am different

I am naive

I am the one at fault here

Maybe I'm the monster

I am the freak

I am the one who's not welcome here

Maybe I should leave the city

What if it's me

What if I'm cursed

Then again

What if it's freedom

What will it serve

Am I headed towards something that's greater than myself

Will I go down the path of loneliness

Maybe that's my strength

I'll be waiting at the alter

Praying that I won't falter

As the truth unfolds in front of me this time

When once my heart was golden

I learned to guard what's open

And I had to banish the parts that were mine

Maybe I am different

I am naive

I am the one at fault here

Maybe I'm the monster

I am the freak

I am the one who's not welcome here

Maybe I should leave the city

Who am I

When nobody's watching me

Who am I

When nobody's listening

Maybe I am different

I am naive

I am the one at fault here

Maybe I'm the monster

I am the freak

I am the one who's not welcome here

Maybe I should leave the city

Maybe I should leave the city